Konoha already has a plan. Once the Land of Rain is also taken by Konoha, a large-scale transformation can begin.
However, even if the climate isn't altered, these three oasis settlements can attract a large number of civilians from the Land of Wind to reside here. After all, the oases created by Senju Hashirama can cultivate crops, and the Sate Region has announced policies to all civilians in the Land of Wind.
Farmland is limited, first come, first served.
"Is... is this the Hidden Sand Village?"
Terumi Mei, upon arriving near the original Hidden Sand Village, was surprised to see a lush forest and rows of towering trees, leaving her red lips agape.
Although she had never been to the Hidden Sand Village before, Hidden Mist had intel and photos of it, indicating the place should have been a desert.
"This should be the Hidden Sand Village. The direction can't be wrong, and there are quite a few Konoha ninja... let's keep going and ask when we get there."
The ninja escorting Terumi Mei from the Security Team was Hyuga Hikari. He was also unsure, as it was different from what he knew of the Hidden Sand Village, but the fellow village ninja guiding them earlier said it was here, so it shouldn't be wrong.
After they passed through the woods and arrived at the entrance of the Sate Special District, they saw Konoha ninja coming and going.
Hyuga Hikari didn't recognize many of them, though they wore Konoha headbands, their attire was still that of Hidden Sand's ninja suits. It reminded him of the recent announcement from the village about the Hidden Sand Village merging with Konoha.
From now on, there won't be a Hidden Sand among the Five Great Ninja Villages!
"Let's go in. Once you meet people inside, you'll understand what's going on."
Hyuga Hikari said with pride on his face, then started leading Terumi Mei into the Sate Region.
But just then, a voice suddenly sounded from behind Hyuga Hikari and Terumi Mei: "Finally, I see living people. But surprisingly, among so many people here, there's someone with the Otsutsuki Bloodline... it's a bit unsettling!"
On hearing the voice from behind, Hyuga Hikari and Terumi Mei were initially startled and jumped forward, then turned around vigilantly. However, upon seeing who was behind them, Hyuga Hikari's face showed a shocked expression: "Byakugan? Who are you? A ninja from my clan?"
"Your clan? Haha, stop making me laugh. Such a diluted bloodline from you, it's an embarrassment even to the Otsutsuki Race!"
As soon as Otsutsuki Urashiki finished speaking, he fiercely flung the red fishing rod in his hand, which instantly turned into a thin, long red line, attacking Hyuga Hikari.
"Water Release: Water Array Wall!"
Terumi Mei reacted quickly, forming a seal and using Ninjutsu. Her cheeks bulged and she spouted a water column, quickly forming a flowing wall of water in front of them.
Poof!
But the penetrating power of the red light fishing line was extremely strong. The Water Array Wall couldn't block it, and the line pierced through, stabbing into Hyuga Hikari, who couldn't evade in time.
"Get over here!"
Otsutsuki Urashiki gave a tug, pulling the red line back, extracting Hyuga Hikari's Chakra along with it.
"Ah!"
Hyuga Hikari shouted in pain before immediately falling unconscious.
"An enemy!?"
"That guy attacked a Konoha ninja...."
After Hyuga Hikari passed out, the former Hidden Sand ninja, who had just put on Konoha headbands, finally reacted. They hadn't accepted their identity as Konoha ninja yet.
But once they came to their senses, they quickly rushed over to help. After all, they now wore the same headband and had joined the Konoha Ninja Village.
They threw ninja tools, forming seals to use Ninjutsu with a variety of abilities, all attacking Otsutsuki Urashiki.
"Wait, the enemy's strength is still unclear!"
Terumi Mei shouted urgently on seeing this, but she was a bit too late.
"There are quite a few troublesome guys here, but they're too weak!"
Otsutsuki Urashiki tossed Hyuga Hikari's Chakra into the Red Light Fish Basket, then nimbly dodged their attacks, easily flitting out of harm's way, and he flung his fishing rod again, draining their Chakra as well.
"Lava Release: Lava Monster Jutsu."
A highly corrosive substance was spat out from Terumi Mei's small mouth, but Otsutsuki Urashiki's reaction and speed were astonishing. He immediately flew into the air to evade.
"Oh wow, this Ninjutsu seems nice, but your power's lacking. Why not give it to me...."
Otsutsuki Urashiki said with a grin, then flung the red fishing rod again.
Terumi Mei quickly used the Substitution Jutsu to dodge, but as it tore apart the wooden piece of the Substitution Jutsu, the red fishing rod turned and continued pursuing Terumi Mei, splitting into five.
"How is this possible..."
Terumi Mei was shocked and used the Instant Body Jutsu to dodge again, making the red fishing rod smash into the ground, creating a pit of seven or eight meters deep.
"It's useless. You can't escape. Just obediently offer up your strength!"
Otsutsuki Urashiki said with a smirking smile, flinging the red fishing rod once more.
This time, its speed doubled, so fast that Terumi Mei couldn't even form a seal.
"Wood Release: Wood Block Wall!"
Boom boom boom.
At the critical moment, three Wood Release walls rose from the ground in front of Terumi Mei. The red fishing rod slammed into the Wood Block Wall, creating a hole, but it didn't go through.
"A capable guy finally shows up. Your Chakra feels familiar, almost as strong as that fox!"
Otsutsuki Urashiki looked at the person on the treetop, his eyes filled with a bit of surprise. This person seemed familiar, reminding him of one of the most prominent stone statues in that village, the first of which seemed to be this guy.